A new path forward—healing doesn’t have to take years
ART Therapy Intensives
Is Traditional Therapy Not Cutting It Anymore?
Why Intensives Work Differently:
Instead of spending months in weekly sessions waiting for progress, intensives allow you to experience real shifts in just a few days. Many clients notice relief and clarity within hours of starting.
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Traditional 50-minute sessions often end right when you reach the heart of what matters most. With an intensive, you have the time and space to fully process, heal, and integrate without interruption.
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Intensives provide a focused, supportive environment where we go beyond coping skills to address the root of anxiety, perfectionism, or trauma—so you can experience lasting change, not just temporary relief.
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Imagine Finally Getting To…
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Relief from overthinking, self-doubt, and endless “what-ifs.”
Freedom from the inner critic that keeps you feeling “not enough.”
Feel safe in your body and mind without masking or numbing
Confidence to reconnect with your authentic self and live with more ease.
What is an ART Intensive?
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an evidence-based approach that helps people quickly move past the effects of trauma, anxiety, grief, and other distressing experiences.
Unlike traditional talk therapy, ART utilizes eye movements and imagery techniques to help your brain process painful memories in a new and more effective way. The facts of what happened remain, but the emotional charge, distress, or physical reactions tied to the memory are reduced or eliminated.
Learn more about Accelerated Resolution Therapy: https://acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com/
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ART is a blend of established therapeutic methods, including elements of:
Eye Movement Desensitization
Somatic/body-based awareness
Imagery rescripting techniques
During our ART session, you don’t have to share all the details of your experience out loud. Instead, I guide you through sets of eye movements while you visualize the memory, emotion, or situation. This helps the brain “recode” distressing images and sensations so they feel less overwhelming.
Clients often report feeling lighter, calmer, and more in control after a session, even when addressing issues that have felt stuck for years.
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An ART Intensive offers a level of focus and depth that’s hard to achieve in traditional weekly therapy. When you have multiple hours dedicated just to your healing, you can stay fully immersed in the work without the disruption of stopping and starting week after week.
Many clients find that this uninterrupted time helps them process deeper emotions, connect patterns more clearly, and reach meaningful breakthroughs that may have taken months in regular therapy. The extended sessions allow you to access the vulnerability and safety needed to truly release old pain, reprocess trauma, and begin living with a greater sense of calm and confidence.
For those who feel stuck or ready for lasting change, the intensive format can create powerful shifts in a shorter period of time, helping you move forward with clarity and relief.
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Trauma & PTSD – past abuse, neglect, accidents, or painful experiences
Anxiety & Panic – overthinking, constant worry, and feeling on edge
Depression & Grief – sadness, loss, and feeling stuck
Addiction & Unhealthy Coping – substance use, compulsive patterns, or self-sabotage
Self-Worth & Shame – harsh inner critic, guilt, or perfectionism
Relationships – attachment wounds, trust issues, or conflict patterns
Performance & Stress – work, school, or life pressures that feel overwhelming
Rates
Therapy is an investment
When you give yourself dedicated time to heal, you create lasting change that ripples through every part of your life.
Focused Reset
$1,000 | 5 Hours
▸ Best For: Targeted work on a specific theme, event, or trigger—such as performance anxiety, recent loss, relational conflict, or a distressing memory that continues to surface and impacts your daily functioning or emotional well-being.
▸ How It Works: Includes a 60-minute pre-intensive session, a 3-hour ART session, and a 60-minute post-intensive integration. We focus on one core issue to create rapid relief and lasting clarity.
Deep Renewal
$2,000 | 8 Hours
▸ Best For: When stress, trauma, or perfectionism show up in multiple areas of life and you’re ready to release long-held patterns, shame, or anxiety. Ideal for chronic stress, burnout, or high-functioning anxiety.
▸ How It Works: Includes a 60-minute pre- and 60-minute post-intensive session plus 6 hours of Accelerated Resolution Therapy across two days. You’ll gain insight, emotional relief, and renewed confidence in navigating life and relationships.
Transformational Reset
$3,000 | 11 Hours
▸ Best For: Comprehensive healing when multiple themes—trauma, attachment pain, or addictive patterns—intersect. Ideal for those ready for deep emotional transformation and nervous system reset.
▸ How It Works: Includes a 60-minute pre- and post-intensive session plus 9 hours of ART across three days. We move through layers of old patterns, create new neural pathways, and help you leave feeling grounded, clear, and restored.
This is for you if…
You’re ready for real change without waiting months or years.
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You’ve tried weekly therapy but feel like something is still missing
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You want relief from perfectionism, self-doubt, or past trauma.
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You’re motivated to make meaningful changes and open to the process.
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This isn’t for you if…
You’re looking for a quick fix without doing the work.
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You’re in immediate crisis and need emergency support.
You prefer the slower pace of weekly therapy.
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You’re actively using in a way that makes it unsafe to engage in trauma therapy.
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What Does a Typical ART Intensive Day Look Like?
BEFORE:
We’ll begin with a free 20-minute consultation to explore your goals, discuss what you’d like to focus on, and determine whether a 1-, 2-, or 3-day intensive is the best fit for you. If we decide to move forward, you’ll schedule a 60-minute Pre-Intensive Planning Session, during which we’ll clarify your priorities, identify core themes, and design your individualized treatment plan.
You’ll receive a personalized workbook filled with guided reflections, resources, and integration tools to support your preparation and post-intensive growth.
If you’ll be traveling to Minnesota for your intensive, I can share recommendations for comfortable nearby accommodations and local spots to recharge between sessions.
DURING:
Each intensive takes place in my Osseo office or virtually (for Minnesota residents) and typically includes 3 hours of therapy per day. Sessions integrate Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic approaches to support deep emotional processing and nervous system regulation.
We’ll always end each session with time for grounding, reflection, and planning for the next day, so you leave feeling calm and centered.
Light snacks, coffee, and water will be available throughout your time here.
AFTER:
We’ll meet for a 60-minute Post-Intensive Integration Session to reflect on your experience, celebrate progress, and outline steps for continued healing.
You’ll receive a written summary of your intensive, including the key themes we explored, the emotional shifts you experienced, and recommendations for ongoing support.
If you’d like me to coordinate with your ongoing therapist or another provider, I can provide a collaborative debrief to ensure your progress continues to build long after your intensive ends.
For Therapists and Referring Providers:
If you’re considering referring to me…
In addition to Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic regulation strategies, and attachment-focused interventions to create a holistic and individualized experience for your client. The work done during an intensive often allows clients to move through emotional blocks more efficiently, returning to their primary therapist with greater stability, insight, and readiness for continued growth.
If you are trained in ART, IFS, or somatic modalities, I can tailor the intensive to align with your therapeutic framework, ensuring continuity of care.
If you’d like to consult on whether a client could be a good fit, please reach out via email at mcribb@reflectivepathways.org or by phone at 507-320-9156.
Freqently Asked Questions
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Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is an evidence-based approach recognized by the National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (NREPP) and the U.S. Department of Defense. Research has shown that ART can significantly reduce symptoms of trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief in as few as 1–5 sessions, often achieving results much faster than traditional talk therapy.
ART works by helping the brain reprocess distressing memories and sensations so they no longer carry the same emotional charge. Because the change happens at both a neurological and emotional level, clients often experience relief that feels both deep and lasting.
ART Intensives use the same proven approach but in a condensed, highly focused format. Rather than spreading sessions over months, you have the opportunity to stay fully engaged in the process—allowing for deeper integration and faster transformation. Many clients appreciate how this immersive structure helps them gain momentum, clarity, and emotional freedom in a short amount of time.
For more information on ART:
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Intensives are a great fit if you’re motivated to make change and want dedicated time to focus on yourself without waiting weeks or months for results. They’re ideal for those struggling with anxiety, trauma, grief, perfectionism, or addictive patterns.
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Yes. Therapy intensives are only available to Minnesota residents. If you live out of state, you may travel to my office in Osseo, MN, to participate in person.
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Therapy intensives are private pay only, and I do not accept insurance.
Because intensives are highly personalized and accelerated, they go beyond what traditional insurance-based therapy typically allows. Rather than following a standard, weekly model, intensives provide focused, immersive work designed for meaningful change in less time.
Insurance often limits session length, pace, and the type of treatment covered. Intensives offer you:
Privacy: No diagnosis or treatment plan is shared with insurance.
Autonomy: We focus entirely on your goals—not insurance requirements.
Efficiency: Deep, lasting progress in days instead of months or years.
Many clients view intensives as an investment in their healing and long-term growth, a way to move forward faster and with greater clarity.
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ART Intensives use longer sessions over a shorter period of time, allowing you to process and resolve issues deeply without interruptions. Rather than spreading therapy over weeks or months, you can stay fully immersed in the work and experience meaningful shifts in just a few days. Many clients describe it as months of progress condensed into one transformative experience.
While the investment for an ART Intensive may seem higher upfront, it’s often more cost-effective than traditional weekly therapy. Instead of paying for months, or even years of sessions, an intensive allows you to address the root of the problem in a focused, efficient way. The extended time together helps you reach emotional breakthroughs faster, integrate new insights more deeply, and leave feeling grounded and confident in your next steps.
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A 50% non-refundable deposit is due at the time of booking your intensive and the remaining 50% is due on the scheduled pre intensive interview session.
Ready to embrace yourself & begin your healing journey?
If you’re tired of carrying anxiety, stress, or past trauma alone, now is the time to take the first step toward relief. Let’s talk about how therapy intensives or therapy can help.